Saving Seafood

Pope urges better protection of fishermen’s human rights

July 15, 2019 — Pope Francis is encouraging efforts to safeguard the human rights of fishermen and mariners.

Francis tweeted that he is praying for them and their families and noted that Sunday is a day dedicated to seafarers and fishermen. Francis tweeted: “I encourage every effort to protect and safeguard their human rights.”

Separately, the Vatican issued a prayer to mark the day, noting that seafarers endure difficult working conditions, including long stretches away from home and sometimes not getting paid, and face threats of piracy or terrorist attacks.

Read the full story at the Associated Press at the Star Tribune

MASSACHUSETTS: Seafood industry backs Catholic Charities North

July 30, 2015 — GLOUCESTER, MA — More than 30 companies and individuals — many in the seafood industry — combined to donate more than $35,000 to Catholic Charities North Fishing Community Fund, which helps provide essential services to families in Gloucester and around the North Shore, the charity said.

Boston-based Sailors’ Snug Harbor foundation made the largest donation — $10,000 to the fishing community fund.

Other major donors included American Seafoods, Arista Industries, Bama Seafoods Products, CB Richard Ellis, Elite Seafood, Espersen, High Liner Foods, Harbor Seafoods, Ipswich Shellfish, Northern Ocean Marine, Proteus Industries, Mark Leslie and William Canty.

Read the full story at The Gloucester Daily Times